The Science of the Struggle for Existence: On the Foundations of Ecology (Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Biology) Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

The Science of the Struggle for Existence: On the Foundations of Ecology (Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Biology) Book

This book is the first examination in almost a decade of issues in the philosophy of ecology that have been a source of controversy since the existence of ecology as an explicit scientific discipline. The controversies revolve around the idea of a balance of nature, the possibility of general ecological knowledge and the role of model-building in ecology. It will have a cross-disciplinary appeal and will interest students and professionals in science, the philosophy of science, environmental studies as well as policy-makersRead More

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    Gregory Cooper's study examines issues in the philosophy of ecology that have been a source of controversy since the existence of ecology as a discipline. These controversies revolve around the concept of a balance of nature; the possibility of general ecological knowledge; and the role of model-building in ecology. The analysis has cross-disciplinary appeal and will interest students and professionals in science, the philosophy of science, and environmental studies as well as policy-makers.

  • 0521042046
  • 9780521042048
  • Gregory J. Cooper
  • 24 September 2007
  • Cambridge University Press
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 336
  • 1
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